Winemaker Notes
Dive in for a burst of ripe plum, a cheeky hint of cocoa, and that oh-so-smooth touch of toasted vanilla.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Winemaker Philip Zorn urges out bright, juicy fruit that flirts with the palate of this wine, which aged three months in French and American oak and has a low ABV of 12.7%. A chorus of cranberry, just-ripened cherry, cocoa, and plum merges with a spirited cinnamon finish.
Lodi is justifiably lauded for its old vine Zinfandels, but it is a production powerhouse when it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon. Lodi and its surrounding area (San Joaquin County) rank third in the state in acres planted to Cab, behind Napa and Paso Robles/San Luis Obispo County. But in total tons crushed Lodi is number one by a wide margin, surpassing Napa and Paso combined. In other words, Lodi produces more Cabernet Sauvignon than anywhere else in the U.S. This more volume-driven approach to viticulture makes possible the value-oriented bottlings that so many wine drinkers reach for on an everyday basis. These offer the varietal’s classic profile of dark fruit, oak influence, subtle herbal and green pepper notes and solid structure. Try Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon from wineries like Cosentino, Ironstone, Lapis Luna and The Federalist.